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- Olympic Torch Relay The Olympic Flame will visit Ironbridge, Telford town centre and Newport on May 30, spending nearly an hour and a half in Telford and Wrekin carried by inspirational Torchbearers. The London 2012...
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Changes made to Wellington car parks
Some car parks in Wellington have become short stay - Three hours only.
- NHS Equality Event Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is introducing the new Equality Delivery System (EDS) launched by the Department of Health. On 22nd March at Wroxeter Hotel - influence how the NHS provides...
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Download the online Runnymede Bulletin for free
The Winter 2011/2012 edition of the Runnymede Bulletin is now available to read. Its central theme is older black and minority ethnic people.
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Guardian work placement scheme
Each summer The Guardian offers 12 two-week placements for students or graduates from black, Asian and other visible ethnic minority (BAME) backgrounds.
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Creme of Nature Community Action Award
The Creme of Nature Community Action Award offers £10,000 to a community, voluntary of faith group that wants to make a positive difference to the communities they serve.
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Plans for 40 homes at Grooms Alley
Lioncourt Homes, which is based in Worcestershire, plans to bring the site back into use as a development of 17 two-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom homes.
Community Forum
- Are you from Telford and Wrekin? Do you want to contribute to the future development of Telford and Wrekin? A Co-operative Community Forum has been set up to give the people of Telford and Wrekin a voice to help shape the future of the borough.
The Forum is independent and open to everyone who cares about the future of our borough. 
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Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Survey 2011-12
- A survey is being conducted by RAFT on behalf of a number of partner agencies across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to gain a better understanding of the experiences of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) community in this area.
It also looks at the attitudes and perceptions of our LGB community and how these might affect service providers. -
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Helping people to feel safer, building bridges across ages and cultures, and working to build a better society for all. It is not only possible for one human being to make a real and lasting difference to another, it is often all that ever does.
We are striving to level the playing field. It is important now more than ever that we ensure that the needs of everyone in the population are met equally. No matter the age, ability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation of a person.
This is essential if individuals are to be able to freely choose their path in life, access services or employment, develop their talents and skills. We are a key partner in encouraging people and organisations to work actively to ensure opportunities exist for all.
Only when people and communities are given more power and take more responsibility can we achieve fairness. We are all in this together. We are working to draw on the skills and expertise of all people and all organisations to meet this challenge.